Bentkey Ventures (The Daily Wire) is looking for a Manager of the Audio Department to join our Production department. The Manager of the Audio Department will serve as the head of the audio department by supervising and leading the team of Audio Engineers, ensuring the standard of audio quality of Bentkey audio content is consistently of a high-standard professional quality, and making certain that the department runs as efficiently and effectively as possible. If you have a passion for audio engineer work, the skill set to back it up, and previous management experience, we look forward to hearing from you!
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Bentkey audio department
- Supervise and lead members of the audio department team
- Create and develop best practices for the audio production and post-production of all podcasts and other Bentkey video content
- Analyze and update best platforms for content delivery
- Keep Bentkey’s podcasts up-to-date with equipment as needed
- Oversee audio aspects of studio build-outs
- Manage audio department team growth per company needs
- Edit, mix, design, create, and record sound for Daily Wire podcasts and other Bentkey projects as needed
- Enhance sound quality of content for online listening platforms and occasionally auditorium events
- Design soundscapes and sound bites across multiple shows that have varying styles
- Skillfully layer sound effects
- Creatively solve obstacles through sound mixing
- Emphasize the dramatic and storytelling power through audio content
- Build live event mixes with multiple microphone sources and types (speaker lavs, audience shotguns, etc.) as well as playback content and graphics
- Work with Audio Engineer(s) to set up and operate sound equipment during live events and post-production
- Collaborate with lighting, camera, and production crew to optimize audio recording set up
- Improve and maintain sound libraries
- Resolve technical issues with audio gear and editing software as they arise
- Research and implement the latest software updates and audio equipment improvements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience & Requirements:
- At least two years of previous professional sound mixing and recording experience
- Previous management experience strongly preferred
- Knowledgeable about and experience with complex sound equipment including but not limited to: soundboards, equalizers, microphones, recording equipment, mixing consoles, and editing software
- Technical expertise in sound engineering techniques (e.g. equalization, compressions, and filters, room treatment, microphone placement, noise reduction, etc.)
- Proficient in Pro Tools and knowledgeable in Adobe Suite
- Capable of working well under pressure
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Degree in audio/sound engineering or related field a plus
- Music production and/or radio broadcasting experience a plus
Reports to: Director of Production
Start date: Immediate
Employment type: Full-time; Exempt
Compensation: Dependent upon experience
Benefits: Health insurance options (medical through Anthem; dental and vision through Guardian); Paid Time Off; 401k (5% match)
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Please Note: Bentkey Ventures participates in E-Verify and performs background checks on all new hires. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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